Rotor Time
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From: Satellite Beach FL
Rotor Time
Would it hurt anything to 
the rear rotors off while still on the spindle? (Rivets already drilled out, still stuck) I'm pretty confidant with the rotor change, even to check the runout, but I'm concerned going any further might be beyond my "weekend mechanic" skills 
I'm going for new rotors, calipers, pads, hoses.
the rear rotors off while still on the spindle? (Rivets already drilled out, still stuck) I'm pretty confidant with the rotor change, even to check the runout, but I'm concerned going any further might be beyond my "weekend mechanic" skills I'm going for new rotors, calipers, pads, hoses.
Drifting
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From: Chino Hills CA
Before you get crazy with a hammer, try an figure out why the rotor won't come out. Does it still turn? Is it binding on the e-brake shoes? Can you turn the star wheel through the access hole to relieve shoe pressure on the rotor? Is the whole thing rusted frozen? You can smack the rotors with a hammer, but expect some e-brake damage which may necessitate removing the hub to repair, which is even more fun. I was trying to remove the stub axles and ended up reverting to smacking on the rotors ( I was replacing them anyway), but rotated the rotor between each smack, worked on one side, bought a spindle knocker for the other side. But in my case the rotors came off easily, so i put the lugnuts back on so that the rotor stayed attached to the hub.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Satellite Beach FL
Got it! Thanks guys, I just needed a little confidence but don't want to hurt anything in the process. Gave her a good whack and off she came! This forum has helped so much - thanks folks and I hope everyone has had good holidays.
On to installing the replacement brake parts, and then the..... and then the ....(fill in the blanks!)
Bill
On to installing the replacement brake parts, and then the..... and then the ....(fill in the blanks!)
Bill
